Audi S3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Audi S3
2013 - 2016
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Body: SedanHatchback
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi S3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 (petrol)1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 300 HP85 - 300 HP
Torque: 380 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 - 5.3 seconds4.9 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 - 7.03.8 - 7.1
Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.26 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.39 m1.45 m
Audi S3 is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1270 litres
Audi S3 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`990~ 1`818
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 24 2008600
Pros and Cons: Audi S3 has
  • only petrol engines available
Volkswagen Golf has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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